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SUMMER PHYSICS ABROAD
SUMMER PHYSICS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
April 15, 2016, 12-1 pm
WHY STUDY ABROAD?
o New perspectives on learning
• Incorporate your environment into academics: Field work!
o Different living experience
o Meet locals and engage with new communities
o Learn or improve foreign language
o Professional advancement
o Internship
o Research
o Personal Growth!
A GLOBALLY-MINDED SCIENTIST
Italy
o Exposure to different ecosystems and bioregions
o Understand how humanity is impacting the natural world (Global warming and development)
o Independent research and real-world animal care experience
CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR MAJOR
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o There are many programs out there. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, come talk to us.
o You still need to fulfill your college,
major, and
pre-vet
requirements.
o PLAN AHEAD!!!
o But, we’re here to help you!o Study Abroado The Department of
Animal Science (Major Advisor)
o The College of Ag & Environmental Sciences
o Financial Aid
PROGRAM TYPES
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UC Davis Summer Abroad
UC Davis Seminars Abroad
Internships Abroad
UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)
Independent Study Abroad
UC Davis Quarter Abroad
UC EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM (UCEAP)
o Three types of UCEAP Programs
• Immersion
• Language and Culture
• Special Focus
o Summer, quarter, semester, year programs
o Unique study, intern and research opportunities
o Programs in 35 countries with 100+ world-renowned partner institutions
SOME TOP PARTNER UNIVERSITIES FOR ANIMAL SCIENCE
o Australia: University of Melbourne
o Australia: University of Queensland
o Denmark: University of Copenhagen
o Ireland: University College Cork
o Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong
o New Zealand: Massey University
o New Zealand: Lincoln University
o Scotland: Glasgow University
o South Africa: University of Cape Town
o Italy: University of Bologna (Italian)
o Chile: University of Chile (Spanish)
International Summer School, University of Sussex
Physics 7 Series Equivalent
“S Physics-1 & S Physics-2”
2 quarters of calculus required
12 quarter units, no P/NP
2.5 GPA requirement
Many other subject areas available
Often gets a waitlist
With international students
Sussex is a large university located
~ 20 mins from Brighton, England
8 weeks (late June to mid August)
Cost: ~$12,500
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Science & Engineering Summer School, University College Dublin
Physics 7 Series Equivalent
“Physics For Life Sciences”
2 quarters of calculus required
12 quarter units, no P/NP
2.5 GPA requirement
Computer Science Courses also
available
With UC and international students
UCD is large, international
research university on the
outskirts of Dublin
8 weeks (late June to mid August)
Cost: ~ $12,000
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Science Summer School: University of Glasgow
Physics 7 or 9 Series Equivalent
“S Physics 1+2 or #S Physics 1&2”
2 quarters of calculus required
12 quarter units, no P/NP
2.5 GPA requirement
Also pre-health and math options
4th oldest university in world
8 weeks (late June to mid August)
Cost: ~ $13,000-$15,000
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OTHER UCEAP SUMMER PROGRAMS
o Taiwan: National Taiwan University School of Veterinary Medicine
o Intensive Laboratory research
o Laboratory research in Singapore, Taiwan, Japan or Hong Kong
o Biology classes available at summer schools in England, Turkey, and Korea (show these
classes to your department for approval)
FINANCES
o Financial aid applies on all UC programs—and most independent programs
o Scholarships available through UC Davis Study Abroad, departments, within and outside the UC system
o Return on investment
• Resume building
• International experience
• Internship and/or research experience
• Foreign language proficiency
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